Re: Why Jeff Fisher?

Originally Posted by NJ Ramsfan1

Well stated. This has been my choice all along. Jeff Fisher is a tough competitor who was pretty successful with teams that did not feature many superstars. His hard-nosed, blue collar approach is a needed fit on a team that lacks physical toughness. That he lasted in Tennessee for as long as he did is a testament to his ability. He is considered a no nonsense guy, yet was liked by his players. Of the guys with head coaching experience who would consider coming here, I believe he is the best choice.

I've always liked Marty Schottenheimer, and in fact suggested him when Linehan was fired. But he is 70 years old, and I don't know that in this stage of the game where long-term stability is needed, Marty is the right fit.

This is why I'm confused as to why Marty's name is brought up as often as it is in threads too.

Re: Why Jeff Fisher?

at 10-33, hard to say we would find anyone worse. I mean statistically speaking, Spags is worst coach in Ram history. I wouldl ike to see a proven NFL HC that is hard nosed and can lead overpaid men to win. Don't much care who it is a slong as we finally stop being the doormat of the league

"Before the gates of excellence the high gods have placed sweat; long is the road thereto and rough and steep at first; but when the heights are reached, then there is ease, though grievously hard in the winning." --- Hesiod

Re: Why Jeff Fisher?

I am thinking Gregg Williams could be a good candidate as a head coach. He has been a head coach before, knows the game and could take this Defense to another level. Also what about maybe Wilbert Montegomery or Henry Ellard coming in??/

Re: Why Jeff Fisher?

Originally Posted by lostsoul

Which would be better than going 8-8 with Fisher. Fisher really has just been an average coach over his career.

I disagree. Only 3 times in 16 years did Fisher's teams finish below 7-9, which means that almost every year they were at least in the hunt for a wild card spot relatively late in the season. He wasn't one of the best coaches of all-time or anything, but he was certainly above average and often won with teams that weren't loaded up with superstar talent.

Re: Why Jeff Fisher?

Originally Posted by gap

Schottenheimer is OK if you want 1 and done in the playoffs. He is pretty good in the regular season, but sux in the post season.

I too felt that Schottenheimer should have been the pick over Spagnunono when the job was available. He at least puts out very competative teams year in and year out that offer the possibility of championships; rather than the year culminating in our version of the Superbowl-- a top 3 pick year in and year out.

Re: Why Jeff Fisher?

Originally Posted by DE_Ramfan

I've never really followed the man as a coach other than when the Rams beat the Titans in the Super Bowl. Why do I see his name getting tossed around like he could be the savior of our franchise? Just a quick glance at his record and in 17 seasons he had 6 winning seasons and 5 8-8 seasons. I don't see anything really special about that.

Can anyone enlighten me as to why he's so good? Not trying to start an argument - I really just don't know enough about the guy. I'll admit he's better than what we have atm though...

8-8 sounds good to me. Just being in the playoff hunt would be a huge improvement around here.